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The 'Devonshire' hotel in Torquay is the first one of 'Daish's' holiday hotels that we've tried and we thought it was good value for money. The hotel was clean and tidy and the food was good. They provided breakfast, dinner and entertainment as part of the package and we enjoyed it.The staff were friendly and helpful and our room was equipped with everything we needed. The bed was comfortable and the view was of the 'English Riviera', although we DID have the the room on the 2nd floor, in what they called the "tower". We thought the view was exactly what you "would expect to see from a Torquay hotel window"!

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Stayed June 2013, traveled as a couple

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nigelatthedev0nshire, Manager at Devonshire Hotel, responded to this review,
January 21, 2014

hi and thank you so much for writing your review. we would love to see you again soon.

all the best.

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We have been to the Devonshire several times and always receive a warm welcome. We findthe rooms clean and well furnished. We always ask for the lodge where we feel it is more likehome. Excellent friendly staff where nothing is too much trouble and waiters serve you with a smile. The hotel is situated on a hill but proves no trouble as there is frequent bus serviceto the town at the bottom (every ten minuets). A nice evening stroll to the headland is about eightminuets away to walk off the substantial evening meal. The menus at the Devonshire we foundto be varied well presented and you can always ask for more when they are happy to oblige.Really cannot praise them enough from Manager to staff.

Room Tip: We like The Lodge as we find it quiet and good size rooms.

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Stayed June 2013, traveled as a couple

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This hotel has seen better days it is very very tired & run down. Room 39 is very small 1 single bed, 1 wardrobe ( but you can only open 1 door of it at a time) it is positioned right next to the bed, 1 sink & 1 chest of draws with paint coming of it. Toilet & shower in what can only be described as a sliding door wardrobe. Room is very tatty. Room measures about 8 X 6. Radiator will not turn off so window needs to be open all the time but over looks noisy bus park. Room 36 is also a single room but slightly bigger has a chair (luxury). Paid extra for the single room.This 6 day holiday was booked as a package tour which included bus to & from hotel with Daish;s Travel of which this hotel is their HQ;s. Lots of stairs not good for disabled. 1 lift but to one side of hotel.Not enough staff always waiting for someone to come to receptionFood not bad waitresses try hard. Not big meals.Hotel is situated at the top of a very steep hill but there is service buses about every hour.

Stayed June 2013, traveled with friends

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four of us went to Devonshire in april for a few days , only draw back was we were a good way from the town hotel was nice and clean we now you don't get a big brekkie but you can always ask for extra toast ,jenny from westmids

Stayed April 2013, traveled with friends

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nigelatthedev0nshire, General Manager at Devonshire Hotel, responded to this review,
July 3, 2013

hi and thank you for taking the time to write your review, we really hope to see you again at the Devonshire. thank you for coming and taking the time to leave your nice review.

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Along with 45 retired people who visited the Devonshire Hotel Torquay I am writing to say a very big THANK YOU to all the staff. They were pleasant helpful and generally efficientMeals were excellent and a good variety. Rooms clean and well maintained.Entertainment was also good.We are now looking forward to a nice break at their new hotel in Eastbourne next year (Here's hoping) Although this was our first visit to any Daish's hotels as you can see it will not be our last. Many thanks once againRetirement group from Liverpool

Stayed May 2013, traveled with friends

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nigelatthedev0nshire, Manager at Devonshire Hotel, responded to this review,
January 21, 2014

hi and thank you so much for writing your review. we would love to see you again soon.

all the best.

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This was our first time at the Devonshire and it certainly will not be our last. The room was clean and tidy, the food was first class and if you needed some more you only had to ask. The staff were a credit to the company as nothing was too much troulbe for them. The staff, from the Manager down were always smart and friendly. We stayed in room 19 which was as comfortable as you would want it to be. The manager,Nigel, was always on hand to give advise and this applied to his staff. We will definitely be back for some of this great value for money holiday. Many thanks for an enjoyable stay with excellent entertainment. Thanks Nigel .............Jim & Chris

Stayed May 2013, traveled as a couple

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nigelatthedev0nshire, General Manager at Devonshire Hotel, responded to this review,
May 17, 2013

Dear Guests,

we are so grateful you came and spent your holiday here at the Devonshire hotel in Torquay, one of the best parts of this business is meeting new people and when they are as genuine as these guest it makes it all worthwhile. Here at the Devonshire we love serving our guest to the best of our ability but it certanly helps when Guests come away to have a good time. life is to short to be unhappy i am sure this lovely couple would agree.We will miss you both until the next time we meet. dont forget to call us at the hotel to arrange the same room next time.

all the best and thank you again.

Nigel and the team.

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This was our first holiday of the year and we chose to stay at the Devonshire once again. We stayed Sunday to Thursday and were looked after so well by everyone at the hotel. Our room was excellent and very comfortable , the food and entertainment were as good as always and the lovely sunny weather was a bonus.We shall definitely return !

Stayed April 2013, traveled as a couple

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nigelatthedev0nshire, General Manager at Devonshire Hotel, responded to this review,
May 15, 2013

thank you for your great review, it was so nice to see you both again and i am so happy you got the room you requested. thank you for spending your holiday at the Devonshire and we all look forward to seeing you again real soon.

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The Devonshire Hotel, a beautiful 1900s building overlooking the stunning Tor Bay, is surrounded by flower filled gardens and just a 10 minute stroll to the popular Blue Flag-rated Meadfoot Beach, the attractive waterfront and bustling town centre. Our heated outdoor pool is available in the summer (May - Sept) and is ideal for a cooling dip after a day's sightseeing. This TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence 2013 awarded hotel also boasts peaceful lounge areas and, for the warmer months, a terrace for afternoon tea. if the weather's nice, you can try your hand at golf on our fun putting green or simply sit back and relax on our peaceful lawns or sunny patio....more less

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